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Idaho political news
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2019
No news has been posted yet for this year.
2018
No news was posted for this year.
2017
- The Federal Vacancy Count 7/26/2017 Jul 26, 2017
2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 4/27/2016 Apr 27, 2016
- Ballot Law Update: Idaho lawmakers challenge local control, while a judge in Arkansas upholds it Mar 08, 2016
2015
No news has been posted yet for this year
2014
- Idaho judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 18, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Primary season in high gear--what you may have missed and upcoming races to watch May 29, 2014
- Woolf's close call shows incumbency is no guarantee of easy victory: Idaho state executive primary elections review May 22, 2014
- 2014 elections review: Recapping state legislative primaries in six states May 21, 2014
- 2014 elections review: Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania hold congressional primaries May 21, 2014
- Primary preview: Idaho state executive elections, 2014 May 19, 2014
- 2014 elections preview: Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania to hold congressional primaries May 19, 2014
- 2014 elections preview: State legislative primaries in six states May 19, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Candidate attacks May 15, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Primary match-ups across the nation Apr 24, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Montana Supreme Court boots top-two primary referral from ballot Apr 01, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Legislative referrals expanding statewide ballots Mar 26, 2014
- Idaho filing deadline report: 32 candidates file for 7 state executive positions Mar 15, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: CA pension measure given questionable title, cleared for signature gathering Jan 07, 2014
2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature passes citizen initiative Dec 18, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Hawaii legalizes same-sex marriage Nov 18, 2013
- Gov. Otter appoints first woman to the Idaho Potato Commission Nov 07, 2013
- Governor Otter promises boost education funding by $82.5 million Aug 29, 2013
- $34 million dollar bond a possibility for Boise voters in November Aug 13, 2013
- Tom Luna's school Wi-Fi plan disturbs lawmakers Jul 31, 2013
- Boise school board president may run for governor Jul 15, 2013
- Obama's intended order to reduce CO2 emissions is opposed by Idaho representative Simpson Jul 01, 2013
- Idaho GOP discusses requiring prospective candidates to get party leaders approval before running, Otter disapproves Jun 14, 2013
- Controversy springs up over what to do with Idaho's projected $162 million surplus May 30, 2013
- Otter declares May the Second Amendment Protection month, hoping to attract more gun manufacturers into Idaho May 15, 2013
- Idaho joins Virginia in restricting the use of unmanned aircraft Apr 30, 2013
- Otter denies two bills, including legislation to help control wolf populations Apr 15, 2013
- Idaho businesses look for a $120 million dollar tax cut, but must be satisfied with $20 million Mar 28, 2013
- Local ballot measures are on the rise, new report shows information scarcity Mar 08, 2013
- New regulating commission is in the works for the Idaho gas and oil industry Feb 27, 2013
- The Idaho Senate tries again with education reform bills Feb 13, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Death penalty proposals alive in another western state Jan 22, 2013
- Eliminating the Idaho personal property tax is only one of the things on Governor Otter's 2013 to do list Jan 15, 2013
2012
- Initiative and Referendum History Series: Three states celebrated 100 years of I&R during 2012 elections Dec 26, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Idaho Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
- Idaho: battlefield of an easy victory for hunting and fishing rights amendment Nov 28, 2012
- Idaho election recap, 2012 Nov 14, 2012
- 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results:Idaho Nov 09, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Idaho State Legislature Nov 02, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Idaho Congressional Seats Nov 02, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Last minute complaints filed and a look at a little of what to expect in 2013 Oct 25, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Northwest region Oct 19, 2012
- Referendums to veto Idaho education reform on the 2012 ballot Oct 10, 2012
- Controversy hits Idaho hunting and fishing amendment Sep 17, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
- Idaho 2012 ballot solidified, five measures on voters' plates Aug 31, 2012
- Twin Falls County gets new magistrate Aug 30, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Idaho state legislative elections Aug 15, 2012
- Canyon County to hire attorney to help with civil cases Aug 15, 2012
- Campaigns face off in Idaho 2012 hunting amendment debate Aug 01, 2012
- Ninth Circuit postpones 2013 judicial conference over cost concerns, 2012 in Maui still scheduled Jul 19, 2012
- Idaho ranks last in number of female judges Jul 18, 2012
- New magistrate takes office in Third District Jul 13, 2012
- A look at the Idaho state prison control amendment Jul 02, 2012
- UPDATE: Rep. Hart has no course of appeal in Idaho tax case Jun 26, 2012
- A rundown of Idaho's 2012 hunting and fishing imeasure Jun 15, 2012
- Idaho magistrate appointed to replace Judge Duff Jun 01, 2012
- Ninth Circuit annual judicial conference in Hawaii draws questions from U.S. Senators over cost May 22, 2012
- Some Idaho voters avoid closed primary May 17, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Focus on the Gulf States and Northwest May 17, 2012
- 2012 elections review: Five incumbents ousted in ID legislative primaries May 16, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Idaho voters prepare for congressional and legislative primaries May 14, 2012
- Idaho appellate judges set for another term May 10, 2012
- Jacqueline Nguyen confirmed to Ninth Circuit May 08, 2012
- Idaho initiatives must wait until 2014 as no signatures filed by deadline May 02, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: One western state sees measure certification, other has initiative deadline arrive May 01, 2012
- Idaho initiative petition drive deadline arrives, no filings expected May 01, 2012
- Idaho Supreme Court nails Rep. Hart on unpaid taxes Apr 30, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Two initiatives added, one state initiative process flustered Apr 24, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Gambling at the forefront of ballot proposals in one state Apr 17, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Hunting and fishing up for public votes Apr 03, 2012
- Judicial pensions an issue across the nation Apr 03, 2012
- Idaho hunting and fishing amendment snags ballot spot Mar 29, 2012
- SCOTUS weighs in on EPA wetlands decision in Idaho Mar 26, 2012
- Idaho judicial candidates established for May primary Mar 12, 2012
- 2012 Elections preview: Comparing state legislative filing deadlines Mar 05, 2012
- Hunting and fishing amendment proposed in Idaho legislative session Feb 29, 2012
- Member recently appointed to Idaho Judicial Council resigns Feb 22, 2012
- Idaho prepared to ask for third federal judge Feb 01, 2012
- Local tax option could be decided by Idaho voters Jan 24, 2012
- Idaho considers moving primary election Jan 24, 2012
- Idaho Legislators start new session Jan 13, 2012
- Supreme Weekly: Redistricting, ethics charges and major rulings Jan 12, 2012
2011
- Federal judge orders Idaho state Medicaid division to reevaluate reimbursement rates Dec 27, 2011
- With 2012 coming, Idaho initiative supporters must meet May deadline Dec 16, 2011
- Idaho man will appeal marijuana case to state's high court Dec 15, 2011
- Idaho Court of Appeals upholds school's search of student's car Nov 29, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Court presence steadily increasing in redistricting Nov 18, 2011
- Two Idaho 2012 initiatives sure to stir up controversy Nov 15, 2011
- Idaho Supreme Court says Lewiston stormwater fee is unconstitutional Nov 15, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Governor threatens to impeach redistricting commission members Oct 28, 2011
- Twin Falls County to bring redistricting challenge to Idaho Supreme Court Oct 28, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Another week, another special session leads to a completed map Oct 21, 2011
- Idaho District Judge rules in favor of law facing 2012 referendum Oct 14, 2011
- Idaho Education Association will appeal to state's high court Oct 07, 2011
- Idaho Secretary of State says redistricting maps have no legal standing Sep 30, 2011
- Federal judge temporarily blocks abortion law Sep 29, 2011
- New redistricting panel to be convened after original panel blows deadline Sep 14, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Another deadline missed Sep 09, 2011
- Idaho redistricting committee misses deadline for map, will head to court Sep 07, 2011
- Idaho initiative named Medical Choice Act Aug 31, 2011
- District judge to rule on constitutionality of education reform laws Aug 26, 2011
- Emergency order sought to stop Idaho wolf hunt Aug 16, 2011
- Felony animal cruelty initiative gaining attention Aug 15, 2011
- Judge Roger Burdick elected new Chief Justice of Idaho Supreme Court Jul 27, 2011
- A closer look at Idaho's veto 2012 referendums Jul 27, 2011
- Governor names new judge to Idaho's 4th District Court Jul 14, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Reaction continues to proposed North Carolina maps Jul 08, 2011
- Idaho Supreme Court to decide fate of Bellaire Bridge Jun 30, 2011
- Recall efforts against three Idaho officials fail to collect enough signatures Jun 28, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: 2012 total on record pace as Alabama and Idaho contribute Jun 14, 2011
- Idaho veto referendums set in stone for public vote Jun 14, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Busy week for the courts Jun 09, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted, lawsuits filed Jun 07, 2011
- Three Idaho veto referenda efforts to turn in signatures to Secretary of State (Updated) Jun 06, 2011
- Idaho education veto referenda appear to have enough signatures; numbers unofficial Jun 02, 2011
- Deadline for 3 Idaho education reform veto referenda arrives Jun 01, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits May 31, 2011
- Initiative proposed to make animal cruelty a felony in Idaho May 31, 2011
- Citing perjury and misconduct, Idaho Supremes toss out murder conviction May 31, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Comparing votes from the 2010 election May 12, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Chaos in Colorado: Compromise nowhere in sight May 06, 2011
- Idaho's high court rules that schools are not responsible for wrongful conduct of students May 01, 2011
- Medical marijuana measure circulating in Idaho Apr 22, 2011
- Idaho Supreme Court to decide on Canyon County open records case Apr 13, 2011
- Bills to block stay on school reform bills pass Idaho House, face Senate vote Apr 06, 2011
- Change to be proposed in how judicial incumbents are listed on Idaho ballots Mar 31, 2011
- Change proposed in how judicial incumbents are listed on Idaho ballots Mar 31, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: sports arena question scores a spot on the 2012 ballot Mar 22, 2011
- Three veto referenda could be possibility for Idaho ballot Mar 22, 2011
- Nicole Cannon becomes first woman on 5th District bench in more than 4 decades Mar 15, 2011
- Two key education bills pass the Idaho Senate; the House and Governor await Mar 01, 2011
- Idaho Supreme Court one of 3 in country without a woman on the bench Feb 25, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: The cost of running for a Supreme Court Feb 03, 2011
- Governors in the news: Republican executives are pursuing similar plans across the land Feb 02, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: State of the Judiciary addresses and a new nominee in Hawaii Jan 27, 2011
- Only one Idaho initiative so far proposed for 2012 Jan 21, 2011
- Idaho legislator will miss portion of session Jan 06, 2011
2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- Idaho SJR 101 had lowest contribution total in the country Dec 15, 2010
- Idaho airport: No projects anticipated after amendment passage Nov 30, 2010
- Marijuana Policy Project launches initiative campaign for 2012 Nov 12, 2010
- Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
- Supporters say Idaho measure would add flexibility to UI Oct 14, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northwest ballot measures Sep 30, 2010
- Idaho Representative's prediction of Idaho ballot dead on Aug 31, 2010
- In the last ten years, only three initiatives made Idaho ballot Aug 16, 2010
- Idaho Supreme Court suspends attorney's ability to disqualify judges Aug 09, 2010
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
- Question of marriage seen in Idaho in the past Jul 15, 2010
- Idaho measure to limit session days fails to make ballot Jun 30, 2010
- Idaho voters will decide on tuition question Jun 11, 2010
- Idaho to decide on ballot measures for first time since 2006 May 28, 2010
- Idaho Supreme Court candidate announces plans to retire May 27, 2010
- Unofficial primary election results: Idaho May 26, 2010
- Idaho Supreme Court Justice backs out of debate May 13, 2010
- Idaho initiatives are filed, but most may not make ballot May 05, 2010
- Idaho's circulation deadline arrives for initiatives Apr 30, 2010
- Idaho bible study initiative's hopes grow dim Apr 23, 2010
- Idaho Supreme Court rules on curfew Apr 05, 2010
- Three Idaho debt questions sent to voters for November Mar 17, 2010
- Idaho Senate to decide on three debt questions Mar 11, 2010
- Idaho justice announces run for re-election Mar 04, 2010
- Idaho Representative predicts three or four measures on 2010 ballot Feb 16, 2010
- Idaho mans wins money after being held in prison by a clerical error Feb 10, 2010
- Curfew law challenged in Idaho Feb 01, 2010
- Idaho court dismisses anti-abortion suit Jan 24, 2010
- Idaho Supreme Court upholds murder conviction Jan 22, 2010
- Idaho bible study initiative still circulating Jan 19, 2010
- Meth case verdict affirmed by appeals court Jan 18, 2010
- New judge in Idaho to take office Jan 15, 2010
2009
- Hearing date set for Idaho ballot access lawsuit Nov 19, 2009
- Marijuana activist gets $30k from national group Nov 17, 2009
- Kootenai County, Idaho leaders taking steps after jail expansion voted down Nov 11, 2009
- Lawsuit begins to move in Idaho court Aug 27, 2009
- Judge appointed to the Idaho Court of Appeals Aug 21, 2009
- Idaho residents back initiative for 2012 Aug 20, 2009
- Sunday alcohol purchases to be allowed in Burley Jul 14, 2009
- Judge Wood to retire Jul 08, 2009
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